The flu has decimated classes in local schools, affecting students and teachers alike. Health services advises that students should remember to wash their hands frequently throughout the day.

Students should stay home if they show symptoms of the norovirus – vomiting and diarrhea – or the flu – headaches, fever, aches and runny nose. Students may return to school after they are fever-free for 24 hours.

OAKRIDGE LEADERSHIP TEAM DELIVERS GIFTS

The Oakridge Leadership Team ended 2012 with a flurry of charitable activity.

In addition to participating in the school's annual Giving Tree Charity, which donated to needy children, the team provided Christmas cheer to the residents of the Emeritus Senior Home in Orange. The Oakridge students took refreshments and gifts for each of the residents and then serenaded them with Christmas carols.

The following week, the team delivered bags brimming with toys to the Villa Park Fire Station for the Spark of Love Toy Drive.

Emily Chisick, charity president of the leadership team, reported that plans are already under way to continue the team's community giving this year. The group has begun making blankets for Project Linus, the organization that makes blankets for critically-ill children.

CANYON HIGH BAND SHOWCASES SKILLS

The award-winning Canyon High School marching band and color guard held its Indoor Spectacular on Jan. 26.

The Golden Warrior Regiment, 75 members strong, presented an indoor version of its "Heroes and Villains" field show. The color guard and drum line showcased their respective winter competition shows. In addition, the El Rancho Charter School flags class performed.

As a fun finale, audience members joined the members of the Golden Warrior Regiment in a full drill-down for prizes.

McPherson Magnet School, an OUSD school where the focus is in math, science and technology, utilizes a lottery system for students who wish to enroll.

All new parents must attend a parent orientation. The mandatory meetings are held on two dates: from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday or from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The lottery drawing will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 11.

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